minating man. He traded and handledstock, traveling about the country for many miles, leaving his wife alone in there cabin onthe creek, Mrs. Jackson tended to the stock and did all the ranch chores alone. Sherelated that many a time she saw and heard yelling Indians ride by the place on thesurrounding hills, but she was molested and remained secluded in her small cabin. TheJackson's only had one child and passed away in infancy.While living here on lower Oak Creek, Mrs. Jackson named House Mountain. Atthis time, there was a tall rock chimney at one end of the mountain formation which waslater destroyed by a bolt of lightning. Captain Jackson died on February 22nd, 1892, and was buried Middle VerdeCemetery, near Camp Verde.Three years after the death of Captain Jackson, Mrs. Jackson became the wife of David E. Dumas, being married on October 13th, 1895. They continued to live on thelower Oak Creek ranch and it was here in 1896 that Mack Oliver Dumas, son of DavidDumas came west from Texas to make his home with his Dad and new Mother. MotherDumas lover her acquired son most dearly, just as if it were her own. She gave a verygood home to this wandering boy of sixteen years.In 1905 the family moved to the Red Rock Country on a ranch at the foot of CourtHouse Rock, adjoining the old Schuerman Ranch.One of Mother Dumas' closest and dearest friend was Mrs. James Tompson,mother of Charles and Albert Tompson. Their friendship was long and lasting, their visitsextended over three or four days at a time, as they were so far apart and it was on toconvenient to make many trips by wagon and team.The Schuerman's and Dumas' were always close friends and raised much fruitwhich included peaches, apples, apricots, and plums in addition to large gardens.Dad and Mother Dumas were know throughout the valley for their warmhospitality and sincere welcome which they extended to everyone in the valley, also Jeroneand Camp Verde. Never was a person ref...
